Roter Adler Order original or copy?

[03fahnen]

I recently bought this piece assembled the Spanish way.
Any comments will be welcome.

 

Is it possible that this Red Eagle Order was granted to a Spanish military man?

 

 

It does not have any manufacturer's mark.

 

 

[VtwinVince]

Certainly appears to be a German-produced example awarded to a foreigner.

[chuck]

Nice cross not sure it matches any of the listed examples.

 

The Prussian Red Eagle Order - Eagle Design (medalnet.net)

 

Regards, 

Chuck 

 

 

[03fahnen]

Thank you so much for your attention.

 

It makes perfect sense that no two eagles are the same in a craft.

[GdC26]

The clasp could be Spanish.

Kind regards,

Sandro

[Graf]

Yes, the clasp looks Spanish, however it could be added later if the awarded person was Spaniard ..or by Spanish collector

 

Interesting Cross indeed

 

[03fahnen]

Again, thank you all for your interest.

It is clear the assembly is in a typical Spanish pin, hence my doubt if a fourth class could have been granted to a Spanish.

 

If it was mounted at the time or later by a collector we will never know.

Only if a vintage photo appears with this medal.

 

[Graf]

Enjoy it !

As you stated a vintage Photo or/and good provenance can answer the question

 

Cheers

[saschaw]

On 08/12/2021 at 21:48, 03fahnen said:

Is it possible that this Red Eagle Order was granted to a Spanish military man?

As already pointed out, it's not possible to say if this cross was worn like this, or altered by a Spanish collector. Depending on how you obtained it, though, I don't see too much reason to doubt the mounting's authenticity.

 

Besides the literally tens of thousands to Prussian and other German recipients, there were certainly dozens, if not hundreds of these awarded to Spaniards - both military and civilians, by the way!

 

Edited May 20, 2023 by saschaw

[03fahnen]

Thank you very much Sashaw,

As for the origin, I cannot know for sure.

I bought it from a collector who told me that it came from the family of a Spanish officer who was attached to Germany at the time. (but this is a matter of faith)

[saschaw]

On 21/05/2023 at 21:23, 03fahnen said:

I bought it from a collector who told me that it came from the family of a Spanish officer who was attached to Germany at the time. (but this is a matter of faith)

I don't need much faith, though, to believe this. Looks perfectly fine and authentic to me!